We took the eight-minute walk to see the ocean; rest assured, it’s still there. How to describe the deep grayish-lavender layer of cloud cover to you and how it made me feel? A desire to never leave; that’s what it was. The rain pooling on the railing was fun to watch. Its bubble leavings swirlContinue reading “A Genital Joust”
Category Archives: Writings
Middle-Aged Lady Rap
I’m a midnight grinder, a shamrock finder, got a calendar, don’t need a reminder. I’m built Ford tough, edges rough, whenever I’m hot springin’ it’s in the buff. I down my steak rare, am a baller at foursquare, you better believe I oppose the electric chair. I’ve never had a gallstone, send messages via Iphone,Continue reading “Middle-Aged Lady Rap”
Coming From Behind
I have buried in me, an Eeyore-like asshole that kicks rocks and spews “Meh’s” and, “This is boring,” for fun. No matter how many shiny things I throw at him, he simply is not having any of it. I guided a client just this week to accepting their obstinate a-hole; so, I’d better practice whatContinue reading “Coming From Behind”
Why So Serious?
The crayon-written, scotch-taped on everything to-do notes are a memorable aspect of my grandparent’s cabin in Eastern, Washington. Affixed to heaters, the refrigerator, faucets, fireplace, and sliding glass doors were directions followed by asterisks, stars, and exclamation points that acted like gentle hands on your shoulder guiding you to the cabin’s best practices. Following in myContinue reading “Why So Serious?”
Start A Riot
“I made a mess, Mom. You want me to make more a mess?” My sprite of a toddler is cocked, loaded and ready to fire. So I say, “Sure!” Then, through the air fly a string of toy cars, dolls, and puzzle pieces. It’s not about the mess. I repeat. It’s not about the mess.Continue reading “Start A Riot”
Grow, Damn It!
Sad, Grinch-like barren trees line the approach to our house; someone before us buzz-cut their tops so they’re stunted. I don’t want stunt, I want growth! The latest decision is what type of privacy hedge to get. I say let’s dig up, enrich the area with nutrient-rich soil, and plop a few Wax Myrtles orContinue reading “Grow, Damn It!”
Rah, Rah, Sis Boom Bah
What if you could set yourself up for success continuously? How would you go about doing it? After a tough-on-myself past week, I’ve had space to sand down my rougher edges and be with myself as affectionately as if I were a friend. We’re all strutting our stuff around here today – the drake’s correctedContinue reading “Rah, Rah, Sis Boom Bah”
A Committee Is Formed
I didn’t know the five strangers at our dining room table before today. In listening to their concerns and passion – similar to mine – for the issues impacting our community, I felt empowered, supported, and ready to take on the world. Never before has what we’re doing been done, so it’s a really goodContinue reading “A Committee Is Formed”
Be Nice
Brown spots on your lawn? Want to enrich your grass? Not to worry! That’s nothing a little Listerine, Pepsi, and Budweiser can’t solve for you! Looking up a DIY lawn fertilizer, I was surprised to find the recipe called for 1 can of not-diet soda, 1 can beer, 1/2 cup dish soap, 1/2 cup ammonia,Continue reading “Be Nice”
Baby One More Time
I’m not a fan of time; that clock on the wall’s just a ticking time bomb. Today when a friend was an hour late to a zoo play date, I about lost my shit, but I also recall when I was in Costa Rica, where time is que sera sera; if a person wasn’t atContinue reading “Baby One More Time”
Going On 40 